MISSING REFLECTIONS
A Nove of Hope
Reflection Series, Book 1
by Robert Cavazos
Narrated by: Juli Brooks
Production by: Faith Press, LLC
Review by Rox Burkey
An Unforgettable Journey!
Mr. Cavazos explores the unforgettable journey of a young woman, Brooklyn, whose world is turned upside down by cancer treatment and the horrific side effects. The story conveys the feeling of an angry, privileged young woman of 21 coming to grips with reality. The love of her parents and younger sister isn’t enough. She fights to stop her cancer treatment and sets herself above others while grappling with how to relate to her Heavenly Father. Individuals deserve the right of choice, and she is an adult entitled to make her way.
Devotedly Christian, her family tries to dictate her journey, only to discover that their daughter has her path to travel. Brooklyn yearns for the wide-open spaces and travels to the breathtaking landscape of Montana. She visits her grandmother and learns more about life and prayers than she ever learned by attending church with her family.
The character development is good but a bit unrelatable. Her mother is controlling, while Brooklyn comes across as shallow and self-centered. These traits, to a degree, are transferred to her sister. Brooklyn’s remarkable adventure to Montana exposes questions about her experience with others, including the young man she meets. Their interesting relationship helps Brooklyn bridge the next step in her journey.
The narration by Juli Brooks is flawless, with good pace and intonations in the audiobook format. Listening to the story was a great experience that hid some story blemishes.
Missing Reflections is a good story about maintaining faith in God. Those fond of clean and wholesome romance will enjoy the twist in the ending that explores the future Brooklyn missed. The message is positive and one no one should miss.
There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.
Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-biased, honest review.